Whereas, the U.S. Senate has designated the week beginning September 15, 2002,
as ‘National Civic Participation Week’; and,

Whereas, representative
government is dependent upon the civic participation of its citizens, including
the exercise of privileges, responsibilities and rights therein; and,

Whereas, it is in the public
interest for local leaders to support national government in its effort to foster
civic discourse, education, and participation in government affairs; and,

Whereas, the organization
Hands On Nashville has taken local leadership of promoting ‘National Civic
Participation Week’ by organizing a series of public forums to foster
dialogue about civic participation.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

SECTION 1. That the Metropolitan
County Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the week beginning September
15, 2002, as ‘National Civic Participation Week.’

SECTION 2. That the Metropolitan
County Council hereby goes on record as recognizing the organization Hands On
Nashville as a local leader in programs that commemorate ‘National Civic
Participation Week.’

SECTION 3. That the Metropolitan
Council Office is directed to prepare a copy of this Resolution to be presented
to the organization Hands On Nashville.

SECTION 4. That this Resolution
shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan
Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.